E3 BEHIND THE SCENES - ALICIA KEYS
Alicia Keys graces the cover of the May issue of Blender magazine.


Alicia Keys graces the cover of the May issue of Blender magazine.


According to reports, R&B star Estelle is receiving pressure from her US label to make changes to her appearance:
US label Atlantic Records wants Estelle to have surgery on her teeth to help her break into the American charts, say reports.Her bosses also want her to ditch the boyish haircut she has in her 'American Boy' video and would like to give her image a complete overhaul, according to The Sun."The American executives are adamant she makes a lot of significant changes," said a source. "They want rid of her tomboy hair and want her to get her teeth fixed." "Estelle is not happy. She feels her teeth and the rest of her look are a big part of her character."The R&B star has spent the last three weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
Columbus Short was spotted arriving at his hotel earlier this week in New York City. The actor is currently working on a number of films.












Usher and his wife Tameka Foster were spotted out & about this week and the TMZ cameras got a glimpse of the star holding little Usher Raymond V (who is about 5 months now).
R&B songstress Ashanti graces the May 2008 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine alongside her mother Tina Douglas and younger sister 19-year-old Kenashia.
A very somber and visually fragile Corinne Bailey Rae emerged from her husband’s funeral at St. George’s Church yesterday. The last of 100-plus mourners, Corinne said her final good byes to Jason Rae, who died from a suspected drug overdose in March. According to the UK Daily Mail, Corinne, along with friends including producer Mark Ronson, attended the wake which was held at the Wardrobe Bar, where Corinne and Jason held their wedding reception seven years ago. His drinking and drug use is said to have caused a rift with Corinne, however friends of the couple insist the marriage was strong. It’s definitely a devastating situation for one of my favorite artists. Well wishes to the family.